Discussion of the interpretation of the saying of Allah the Exalted: “And whatever you differ about, its judgment is to Allah. That is Allah, my Lord; upon Him I rely, and to Him I return.”
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I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan. Allah Blessed and Exalted is He said: [Ash-Shuraa 42:10] What is the meaning of the verse? ... Disagreement in matters of religion is referred to Allah. So, in matters of religion and worldly affairs, its judgment is to Allah the Exalted. Good.
Is it taken from this that judging by laws is forbidden? If these laws contradict the Shari'ah, then it is forbidden to resort to them. Good. What if a person is compelled to resort to man-made laws? ... The principle of resorting to judgment, meaning if his intention is to obtain his right, then it is permissible. But if his intention is to resort to them in the sense that their judgment is the one that prevails, then it is not permissible. Good.
In the first case, what is the basis for permissibility? ... It is as if they consider them in the position of police who secure his right, not as judges, but rather that he reaches his right through them. Good.
Does the saying of Allah the Exalted contain restriction or not? What is its method? ... Placing what is meant to be delayed is better explained by the broader reason, because placing what is meant to be delayed implies restriction. Good.
What is the meaning of tawakkul (reliance)? ... It is entrusting the matter to Allah the Exalted completely, while you are in need of Allah Mighty and Majestic. Good. What is the difference between tawakkul in Allah and tawakkul in a person? ... Tawakkul in a person means using him for a need you entrust to him, and in this case you believe that you are above him, and for this reason, if you wish, you can cancel the agency. But tawakkul in Allah means you rely on Allah Mighty and Majestic, entrusting the matter to Him, considering Him the Doer as He wills. Is that clear? Good.
And in anything over which you disagree - its ruling is [to be referred] to Allah.
وما اختلفتم فيه من شيء فحكمه إلى اللهIs it taken from this that judging by laws is forbidden? If these laws contradict the Shari'ah, then it is forbidden to resort to them. Good. What if a person is compelled to resort to man-made laws? ... The principle of resorting to judgment, meaning if his intention is to obtain his right, then it is permissible. But if his intention is to resort to them in the sense that their judgment is the one that prevails, then it is not permissible. Good.
In the first case, what is the basis for permissibility? ... It is as if they consider them in the position of police who secure his right, not as judges, but rather that he reaches his right through them. Good.
Does the saying of Allah the Exalted
Upon Him I rely
عليه توكلتWhat is the meaning of tawakkul (reliance)? ... It is entrusting the matter to Allah the Exalted completely, while you are in need of Allah Mighty and Majestic. Good. What is the difference between tawakkul in Allah and tawakkul in a person? ... Tawakkul in a person means using him for a need you entrust to him, and in this case you believe that you are above him, and for this reason, if you wish, you can cancel the agency. But tawakkul in Allah means you rely on Allah Mighty and Majestic, entrusting the matter to Him, considering Him the Doer as He wills. Is that clear? Good.